Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

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 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
 4 cups cooked brown rice
 ¾ cup frozen corn
 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
 4 oz can green chilies
 ½ cup salsa
 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
 2 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for cilantro and mix thoroughly to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and top with extra cheese if desired, may use mozzarella.

2

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

This casserole can easily be prepped ahead of time and thrown in the oven when you get home at night for a quick, hassle-free supper.

Ingredients

 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
 4 cups cooked brown rice
 ¾ cup frozen corn
 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
 4 oz can green chilies
 ½ cup salsa
 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
 2 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for cilantro and mix thoroughly to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and top with extra cheese if desired, may use mozzarella.

2

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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